Starmer finally quits as UK prime minister, who/what is next?; Unpaid contractor scandals plaguing newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center; NY Dems pass bill erasing terms 'Mother' and 'Father' from state law; DOJ sues state of New York for requiring Catholic nursing facilities to house men with women; First elected trans person in US sentenced to prison for child exploitation; Planned Parenthood exposed for failing to provide detransitioner support services; Post-Orbán Budapest files police report after pride flags thrown into Danube; Polish president sounds alarm on crisis of masculinity in Europe; Nigerian advocates call on the Trump administration to take increased actions to end terrorism and Christian persecution in the West African country; Archdiocese of Detroit predicts 90 parishes to suspend weekend Masses; Cdls. McElroy and Cupich back James Martin's LGBT Georgetown conference; Today Catholics celebrate martyrs of the faith and champions of truth; and more —
Trump: Ceasefire with Iran on 'massive life support'; POTUS announces plans to suspend federal gasoline tax; Trump embarks for China with Rubio, Bessent, Elon, etc.; Trump to ask Xi for release of Jimmy Lai; Arcadia (Greater LA) mayor resigns, pleads guilty to being a Chinese spy; Trump says Vance and Rubio ‘perfect ticket’ for 2028; Homan nixes ICE to NICE rebrand; Catholic bishops object to stricter immigration rules; SCOTUS temporarily extends access to abortion pill; Bp. Barron invites Americans to National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving set for May 17; Church_POP reminds Catholics there's still time to honor Mary during her month; and more —
Legacy media admits remarkable actions Trump took after shooting; Trump says assassination attempt 'not going to deter me'; Accused shooter wrote manifesto, attended No Kings protest; Barack Obama takes massive flak for his 'no motive' X post; Hollywood actress says Trump staged shooting to ‘raise approval ratings’; In shooting aftermath, Catholic bishops condemn violence, say gun violence needs to be addressed; Exiled Iranian Crown Prince to Europe: 'With or without you, we will fight'; Iran's president calls on Iranian people to reduce electricity consumption; Evidence young people are turning to Christianity isn’t anecdotal — it’s real; Catholics celebrate the patron of domestic workers; and more —
US blockades ships entering or exiting Iranian ports; Prominent journalist claims Trump is playing chess not checkers with Iran; Secretary Rubio revokes green cards of foreign nationals linked to 1970 Iran hostage crisis; Viktor Orbán loses high-stakes election in Hungary; Three liberal US cardinals slam Trump on 60 Minutes; POTUS posts message to Pope: 'Stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician'; Cdl. Burke: 'Trump, Pope Leo want the same thing, peace'; On the first leg of 10-day African journey, Pope Leo recites the Beatitudes: 'Blessed are the peacemakers ...'; WV legislator cites Polish saint known as the 'Secretary of Divine Mercy'; and more —
Trump designates Antifa 'major terrorist organization'; Trump meets with Starmer to discuss 'tech prosperity deal'; VP addresses American workers in Michigan; Obama breaks silence on Kirk assassination; FCC Chairman threatens action against Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Disney for 'malicious lies'; Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, signals more cuts to come; Catholic nun calls on laity to save Church, country; Holy Father renews appeal for Gaza ceasefire; and more —